Inner roll bar bushes

[bennv16]

Proper stuck with fitting inner roll bar bushes - they were awkward enough to get off! Please could someone explain the knack required to get the bolts back in? The engine is still the vehicle. I just cant get the bolt holes to line up and get my hands in anywhere. Thanks

[bennv16]

Also, on the outers, do I retain the metal washer/bush or do away with it? I have 4 bushes per side in the new kit. Assuming I do away with it? Thanks. Also saw a diagram showing track rod ends facing nut down today, mine are bolt/nut up.. was it just a dodgy diagram. Thanks

[16v_paddy]

100% dodgy diagram for the track rod ends
For the inner bushes you need to use mole grips or some other form of clamp to hold them together enough to get the bolt in the hole, they are a bastard but just keep at it

As for the washer I'm not sure what you mean, have you got a pic of which kit you've got?

[bennv16]

Er, well ive got 4 bushes, all the same Which fit well. No space for the original spigot which fits inside the bush on the Renault original though

[bennv16]

Whats better, original or patent?

[16v_paddy]

I've still got no idea what you're asking tbh :???: A photo of what you're on about will help massively

[16v_paddy]

Hang on, I think I've sussed it, you must have a Valver & this kit https://www.powerflex.co.uk/road-series/product-details/Front+Anti+Roll+Bar+Outer+Mount/327.html in which case the washers go at the ends as in the pic